Hiruzen Sarutobi was hospitalized.
In the Hokage's Office, Danzo stroked the Hokage's chair, unable to tear his eyes away.
He then stroked the desk where Hiruzen Sarutobi worked, his breathing gradually growing heavier.
Meanwhile, the smile at the corners of his mouth kept rising and falling.
Beside him, Utatane Koharu and Mitokado Homura exchanged looks as they watched Danzo circle the desk.
After quite a while, Mitokado Homura finally lost his patience.
"Danzo, are you going to sit down or not?"
The shout jolted Danzo awake. He pulled over a chair and sat to the side.
But his gaze remained fixed on the empty seat at the head of the desk.
Once seated, Danzo picked up a pen, about to start handling the documents on the desk.
Utatane Koharu and Mitokado Homura exchanged looks again.
This time, Utatane Koharu spoke.
"Danzo, what are you doing?"
Danzo frowned and glanced up at Utatane Koharu.
"Monkey's sick. Obviously, I'm helping him review his documents."
Utatane Koharu almost swore.
"Danzo, Hiruzen is only in the hospital temporarily.
"These documents all need the Hokage's stamp to take effect.
"Danzo, you're only the Hokage Advisor. You're not the Hokage."
Danzo's face immediately darkened at those words.
Only after Danzo put down the pen and documents did Mitokado Homura speak again.
"Danzo, behave yourself.
"What we need to discuss now is how to find the rat hiding in Konoha, not handle documents for Hiruzen.
"If you have any good suggestions, let's hear them.
"This enemy managed to sneak into both the Sarutobi Clan and Nara Clan compounds without a sound. They're a difficult opponent."
Utatane Koharu nodded.
"They certainly are.
"And this person in the shadows has targeted Tōgo Jōnin several times. They probably have a grudge against him.
"I suggest another large-scale screening.
"With a